Argentina’s bishops expressed concern over rampant hunger and government cuts to parish soup kitchens, warning libertarian President Javier Milei that “food cannot be a variable in economic adjustments.”
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‘Welcome’ is at the heart of document on gay blessings, pope says
People who act shocked that a priest would bless a gay couple but have no problem with him blessing a crooked businessman are hypocrites, Pope Francis said.
Mother of Israeli hostage says pope gave her ‘permission to not lose faith in humanity’
Since her 23-year-old son Hersh had his left arm blown off at the elbow and was taken hostage into Gaza by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, Rachel Goldberg-Polin has gone from the self-described “Jane Doe” anonymity of Jewish woman, to becoming the international voice for hostage families.
Wallowing in sorrow is a vice, pope says at audience
Feeling sad, disappointed or ashamed of oneself sometimes is normal and even can lead to conversion, but when people wallow in their sadness it becomes a dangerous vice, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Zuppi on Holy See’s diplomacy in Ukraine: We’re interested in peace, not publicity
Participating in a conference at Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis’ special envoy to Ukraine, said that his mission to the war-torn country has specific patterns.
Benedictine abbot calls Jerusalem spitting incident against him ‘heartbreaking’
The head of the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem has described as “heartbreaking” an incident of being spat at by Jewish extremists in the Old City, describing the suspects as “hooligans of religion.”
Catholic immigration advocates express concern about Senate’s proposed border deal
Key Senate negotiators Feb. 4 released an approximately $118 billion emergency national security bill that would send a fresh wave of aid to Ukraine as that nation fends off Russia’s invasion and would implement strict new migration policies for the U.S.-Mexico border.
A year after train derailment, Ohio parish has become a ‘family’ that serves community
One year after a toxic train derailment, an Ohio parish has “solidified” into a “family” that seeks to serve the community, its pastor told OSV News.
As King Charles is diagnosed with cancer, Cardinal Nichols offers ‘steadfast prayers’
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has offered “steadfast prayers” on behalf of Catholics after it was announced that Britain’s King Charles III is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Ignorance breeds fear, fear breeds intolerance, pope tells students
Love and seek the truth, which requires being open to listening to others and sharing in dialogue, Pope Francis told students.
God is close, compassionate, not cold, distant, pope says
Christians must let go of the God they think they know and convert every day to the God Jesus presents in the Gospel — the God who is the father of love and compassion, Pope Francis said.
300 parish priests to participate in Vatican synod meeting, meet with pope
Three hundred parish priests from all over the world will come to Rome and make their contribution to the ongoing Synod of Bishops on synodality by sharing their experiences of parish life, the Vatican said.